DD - IT Project Manager/Business Analyst

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Works closely with internal technical staff, including the Development Manager, business analyst, business stakeholders and other IT organizations, to ensure the successful implementation of assigned projects. Drives IT projects through oversight, communication, planning and assessment. Gathers, and provides project metrics and reporting to senior management.

FUNCTIONS:

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Provides project oversight. Facilitates problem resolution. Adds value by proactively anticipating needs and potential weaknesses and risk. Escalates as needed.
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Captures technical requirements, defining scope. Works with development team to determine work estimates.
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Provides accurate and timely reporting to senior management, including status, project metrics, resource allocation, risk and risk mitigation.
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Chairs efficient and effective meetings, extracting information and driving agenda.
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Communicates clearly with team, ensuring proper knowledge transfer.
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Maintains project tracking repositories.
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Negotiates and oversees scheduling activities.

REQUIREMENTS:

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Ability to understand business need and functional implementation in order to add value and avoid pitfalls.
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Ability to manage relationships across teams and positions.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Experience/familiarity with both waterfall and agile principles/methodologies.
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Through understanding of the software SDLC.
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Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
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Ability to deliver difficult and/or sensitive information.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office software including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Project. Clarity is a plus.
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Able to work with geographically diverse teams. Experience offshore development is a plus.
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PMP is strong plus

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